Sep 3, 2010

Daily Business Buzz

NS: Boat owners and operators prepare for wrath of Earl

The News, September 2, 2010 (0)

[PICTOU, NS] — Pictures of the submerged and mangled boats left in hurricane Earl’s wake don’t have local boat owners and operators More »

02/09/2010

NS: Feds give $6.5M to support growth of organic farming

The Truro Daily News, September 2, 2010 (0)

[BIBLE HILL, NS] — Canadian scientists will collaborate during the next two-and-a-half years to try to develop more efficient and profitable processes for More »

02/09/2010

NS: Lowering gas tax not the answer, says Dexter

The Amherst Daily News, September 2, 2010 (4)

[AMHERST, NS] — While no options have been taken off the table, Premier Darrell Dexter is unsure arbitrarily lowering the tax on gas is a solution to the situation being faced by More »

02/09/2010

NS: Liberal leader commits party to harbour dredging

The Cape Breton Post, September 2, 2010 (1)

[BADDECK, NS] — Michael Ignatieff closed out a three-day Liberal caucus retreat by reaffirming his party’s commitment to More »

02/09/2010

NB: Geodex strikes deal to kickstart mine venture

The Daily Gleaner, September 2, 2010 (0)

[STANLEY, NB] — The Daily Gleaner is reporting that a tungsten and molybdenum mine expected to create up to 300 jobs near Stanley is More »

02/09/2010

PE: Taxis, harbour authority compromise on cruise ship access

The Guardian, September 2, 2010 (0)

[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — A collection of taxi companies and the Charlottetown Harbour Authority have settled a long-standing dispute over access to cruise ship passengers on More »

02/09/2010

NL: WorleyParsons awarded Hebron topsides contract

The Telegram, September 2, 2010 (0)

[ST. JOHN’S, NL] — WorleyParsons Canada has landed the contract to design and build the steel topsides modules for the multibillion-dollar More »

02/09/2010

NewsMakers

The Daily Business Buzz, September 2, 2010 (0)

[MILLBROOK, NS] Call centre closure emotional for employees: It was an emotional day for some Millbrook Convergys employees Wednesday as the call centre operated for More »

02/09/2010

Events & Announcements

The Daily Business Buzz (0)

[TRURO, NS] Business Luncheon: The Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce presents a business luncheon with ACOA Minister and Minister of National Revenue, Keith Ashfield. Minister Ashfield will speak about More »

02/09/2010

NS: Feds increase economic opportunities for First Nations in Atlantic fisheries sector

The Daily Business Buzz, Sep. 1/10 (0)

[TRURO, NS] – A total of $7.7 million in new investment is on its way over the next three years to help More »

01/09/2010

NS: Agreement facilitates consultation between Mi’kmaq, government

The Truro Daily News, Sep. 1/10 (0)

[MILLBROOK, NS] – An agreement years in the making was signed yesterday providing the framework for the federal and provincial governments to consult with More »

01/09/2010

NS: 2014 IFDS World Championships to set sail in Halifax

The Daily Business Buzz, Sep. 1/10 (0)

[HALIFAX, NS] – Halifax has been awarded another World Championship! This time it’s for the sport of More »

01/09/2010

NS: Stampede of economic spin-offs in from Calgary mission?

The Kings County Advertiser/Register, Sep. 1/10 (0)

[KINGS COUNTY, NS] – Initial feedback seems positive following an economic development mission to More »

01/09/2010

NS: Gas war claims casualty

The Amherst Daily News, Sep. 1/10 (0)

[AMHERST, NS] – The national representative for the union representing Co-Op gas bar employees says the province needs to More »

01/09/2010

NB: Elections NB teams with dairy to promote provincial election

The Daily Business Buzz, Sep. 1/10 (0)

[FREDERICTON, NB] – Shoppers heading to their local grocery store to pick up a carton of milk this month will be greeted with a More »

01/09/2010

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